Newly appointed acting Superintendent Bob Nelson speaks with the media in January 2017 after it was announced that Fresno Unified had voted to terminate Michael Hanson. Now, the district is poised to name Nelson as the permanent replacement. SILVIA FLORESsflores@fresnobee.com

Newly appointed acting Superintendent Bob Nelson speaks with the media in January 2017 after it was announced that Fresno Unified had voted to terminate Michael Hanson. Now, the district is poised to name Nelson as the permanent replacement. SILVIA FLORESsflores@fresnobee.com

Fresno Unified announces it has its man in superintendent search

Fresno Unified said interim Superintendent Bob Nelson is the finalist to lead the district on a permanent basis.

The announcement came via a Saturday night news release, just two days before a new school year begins.

“The board is pleased to announce Robert G. Nelson will continue in the process with hopes to approve the district’s next leader by Aug. 23,” the release stated. “Contract negotiations will presume as the final stage in the search process.”

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